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Thermal infrared spectroscopy (TIR spectroscopy) is the subset of spectroscopy that deals with the thermal and infrared parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is a method of measuring the thermal infrared energy being emitted (as opposed to reflected) from a material or surface. This method is commonly used to identify the composition of surface by analyzing its spectrum and comparing it to previously measured materials. It is particularly suited to airborne and spaceborne applications.
[edit] Thermal infrared spectrometers
[edit] Airborne
- TIMS: a multispectral radiometer flown on C-130, ER-2, and the Stennis Learjet aircraft.
- SEBASS: a hyperspectral sensor developed and operated by The Aerospace Corporation.
[edit] Spaceborne
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